Chapter 34
Massimo
I was so pissed about cutting our trip short, I know it’s just by a couple of hours but still. Bella looked so relaxed after her massage and it was nice being away from New York and spending some alone time together, I think I know her a lot better now or her past at least. The other families heard about Damon’s and his men’s escapades and now they want a piece of the pie. I could sort the other families out but the Matteo family wanted a meeting and an update. I knew the Matteo’s are going to be a problem, they were the one’s making the most fuss about me being the head of the Mafia families and how I was going to handle the Ricci family. I was more pissed at the Matteo family for thinking they can summons me and I have to adhered to them immediately, but I will sort that out tonight.
Update on what I was not certain of we only had our meeting on Friday it’s Sunday today what do they think I should have done by now. Yes, we burned down their warehouse that was ready for their human trafficking but the rest will take time. I want to destroy the whole family the whole name not just some of them and that needs planning and time. I will get rid off them on my time on my way and as soon as I can get that into the Matteo’s sculls the better.
I asked Francesca to pack Bella’s stuff while we went for a last walk on the beach. “This is a lovely way to end of our weekend Massimo.” She came over to me and gave me the tightest hug I think she could have, then kissed me on the cheek. “It’s my pleasure Bella and I promise we’ll do it more often.” When we started to walk back, I saw Luca waiting for us at the gate and I knew they were ready for us to leave. “Come Bella, they are ready for us.” We walked to Luca and Marco and they walked behind us to the SUV’s. “You ready Bella?” “Back to reality” she said. I helped her into the SUV and we left.
“Bella when we get back to the city, we are going to drop you and Marco at the apartment and then I’m going to go and take care of business. I will try my best not to be too late, but I can’t promise anything.” “I’ll be fine Massimo don’t worry about me, you can take Marco with you to, I’m safe in the apartment.” “No Bella I don’t want to worry about you Marco stays with you.” “Just offering Massimo.” “I appreciate it Bella but your safety is more imported than anything to me. You know one of these days you will have to go with me to these meetings to take notes.” “I can’t wait Massimo, to feel useful again, I can’t wait to start next week. I’ll need to go and shop for a few work clothes.” “I’ll look in my calendar and take you shopping this week.” “It’s not necessary Massimo I can do it on my own.” “Nonsense we had to cut our trip short I’m coming with you to make up for it.” “Looks like I can’t convince you it’s not necessary.” “No Bella my minds made up.” I leaned to her and kissed her on the cheek. “Then it’s settled.”
We dropped Bella and Marco at the front entrance of the building, Bella insisting on taking her bags with her. Marco carried her bags up. We waited for them to enter the elevator before we left.
Luca gave me the update about the fire at the warehouse and what the police will find. We stopped at the club and the gates opened and we drove in and then waited for the gates to close again. I got out of the SUV and went to my office, Luca, Enzo and Davide right behind me with Aldo and Dante managing the doors. I walked into my office as my phone rang. “Yes Damon, what can I do for you?” “Why so hostile Massimo, didn’t you go away to chill the weekend?” “Yes, but the Matteo’s found out about your escapades and force me back here for a meeting with them.” “And the others?” “I explained and they are happy that you hit them and see the cocaine you took back as payment for what you did.” “But the Matteo’s what's a piece of the pie right?” Damon asked “Yes Damon, but I will handle them.” “You sure, I can come over and help.” “No Damon they need to know whose boss and I will show them. Now what do you want Damon?” “Not important, I’ll call you tomorrow. Cheers Massimo.” “Arrivederci Damon” I hanged up and waited in front of my window. I poured myself a glass of scotch and waited for the Matteo’s.
To my surprise I didn’t wait long and it was only the old man coming in. “Matteo” “Marchetti” we greeted each other. “Can I pour you a scotch” “Yes please” I poured the old man a scotch and went over to him. “Where’s the rest of your clang?” I asked as I put the glass down in front of him. “It’s only me Marchetti, I thought it best to leave the bodyguards outside I don’t need extra ears to what we are going to discuss. I know Friday night my son did most of the talking and I’m actually here to apologies for his behaviour. I couldn’t speak against him in front of you and the other families but I agree with you in your being the head of the families, you have a good head on your shoulders and won’t let us move in the direction the Ricci’s are moving in. The problem I have is my son is ambitious and would want to take you down and he will go to the Ricci’s for help and I don’t want that. I need to leave here with some sort of agreement regarding the cocaine Damon’s men got back. To show him you do have faith in us and will put us before anyone else. I know you will take him down if he comes in your way and I don’t want that.” “And what kind of offer do you have in mind Matteo?” “Pay us $25k and that would show a sign of good faith.” Matteo said “And what about the other families Matteo, do I pay them $25K as well?” I asked sarcastically “No, we’ll come up with a plan as to why you paid us that amount. I will come up with a reason. I won’t tell my son it was for the cocaine you have my word.” And then want happens when your son steps out of line and goes to the wrong people with our information?” I asked Matteo
“Then you do what you need to do business comes first and he knows that’s how I feel.”
“I’ll pay you the $25K Matteo but this is the last time you summons me to a meeting or commanding anything from me and if your son steps out of place once, I will take him out.”
I got up and showed Matteo I was done with this meeting, he got up and thanked me for taking the meeting. “Matteo remember what I said” With that he left.
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